The Temple

Is weight loss important in a spiritual sense?

Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom

you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body. 1 Corinthians 6:19,20

This scripture not only convicted me, but what a way to be reminded that my body is a precious gift from God. Although I wasn't feeling very precious, I had to begin to see myself as God sees me. I decided, that I deserve so much more than a few pieces of cheese cake, a bag of potato chips, or a jumbo size fry. My cholesterol was borderline, my energy level was low and I didn't feel very victorious. This was not Gods plan, so I had to replace my agenda with His. As the pounds began to shed, my cholesterol went down, and through His grace I am a conquerer. I look at it like this, as I take care of His temple, He is really taking care of me.